Sachverständiger
expert witness; expert consultant
noun ZAHKH-fer-shten-di-ger Rare
Usage Note
Sachverständiger is an expert appointed by a court or authority to give an opinion on technical or specialist matters. In criminal trials, forensic experts (forensische Sachverständige) play a crucial role. The report is a Gutachten.
Examples
"Der Sachverständige bestätigte, dass die Unterschrift gefälscht worden war."
Natural Translation
The expert witness confirmed that the signature had been forged.
Literal Translation
The expert-witness confirmed, that the signature forged had-been.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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